Category: Becker’s ASC Review

A flurry of moves revolutionizing gastroenterology in 2024

In the last eight months, the field of gastroenterology has been the source of massive healthcare developments, in aspects spanning from clinical developments to leadership appointments.

With more ASC owners cashing out, who is stepping in?

The ASC industry is largely fragmented, with roughly 68% of ASC facilities operating independently as of 2023. 

Venture capital interest booming in healthcare: What ASCs should know

VC funds are booming –– and their interest is turning increasingly toward healthcare.  

Gastroenterology of the Rockies opens new clinic

Gastroenterology of the Rockies is opening a new GI clinic and endoscopy center in Denver, Colo.

The biggest disruptor in the battle to consolidate ASCs

The ASC industry is historically fragmented, but one company seeing skyrocketing growth in the last five years through consolidation. 

Kentucky medical office buildings acquired for $15M

Two medical office buildings in Paducah, Ky., have been acquired by Montecito Medical Real Estate for $15 million, according to an Aug. 7 report from REBusiness Online.

Gastroenterologist has 30 years of misconduct, abuse complaints: Report

A Little Rock, Ark.-based physician faces 30 years of misconduct allegations, from sexual abuse to fraud, the Arkansas Advocate reported Aug. 7. 

CEO pay at the largest healthcare companies

David Ricks, CEO of Eli Lilly, one of the largest companies in the U.S. by revenue, earned more than $25 million in 2023, according to a report from Equilar listing CEO pay for the 100 largest companies by revenue.  

Free colonoscopies save CMS, private payers money: Study

Two new studies suggest that free colonoscopies –– covered under CMS provisions set in 2023 –– not only save lives, but also money for both Medicare and private payers. 

The state on the brink of an ASC boom

ASCs are flourishing across the country, with payers, patients and health systems taking note of the cost-savings potentials.